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These accordion potatoes are too fun to skip! Crispy, flavorful, and trending everywhere, they’ll be the first thing gone at your next party.
The internet is obsessed with these accordion style spuds, and it’s not too late to see why.
If you’ve got skewers, a sharp knife, and some confidence, these viral crosscut potatoes might just earn a spot in your rotation.
They’re loaded with garlic butter and fresh herbs and then baked to crispy perfection—yup, no deep frying needed!
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Why You’ll Love This Accordion Potatoes Recipe
- This accordion potato skewers recipe is easier than it looks.
- These fun accordion style potatoes will surely impress at any gathering.
- Garlicky and buttery with crispy, golden brown edges, these accordion potatoes are like a cross between hasselback potatoes and waffle fries!
Ingredients And Substitutions
Potatoes – Use large, elongated potatoes! They’ll be easier to cut into rectangles.
Unsalted butter – You can use non-dairy butter for vegan-friendly accordion potatoes.
Garlic – Fresh garlic will give you the best flavor for these fancy-looking potatoes.
Parsley – To give this impressive dish additional aroma and flavor.
Italian seasoning, black pepper, paprika, and salt – The spice blend for the garlic butter mixture is up to you.
You can also sprinkle the garlic butter accordion cut potatoes with parmesan cheese and bacon bits before serving!
Tips For Making This Recipe
Place the Cut Potatoes in Water
Place the potatoes you’ve already cut in cold water! This will keep them from browning and reduce excess starch for the crispiest accordion potatoes.
Get the Perfect Accordion Shape
For the best-looking crosscut potatoes, make sure your lines are close together when scoring the slices. The potatoes should also be thick enough to pierce with a skewer without breaking.
Keep the Skewers from Burning
Soak your bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes to keep them from burning in the oven. You can also coat them with non-stick spray or wrap their ends in foil for extra protection from the heat.
Accordion Cut Recipe FAQs
What kind of potatoes do you use for accordion potatoes?
We used Russet potatoes, but Yukon Gold potatoes also work.
Can I make a double batch of this potato accordion recipe?
Of course! The trick is to rotate your pans and switch their levels halfway through when you flip the accordion cut potatoes. This ensures even cooking for perfectly crunchy potatoes.
How to store and reheat accordion style potatoes?
The crosscut potatoes can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 2 to 4 days. To serve, reheat the leftover potatoes in the oven at 350°F for 5 minutes.
Can I make the accordion potato skewers ahead of time?
Absolutely! Slice and score the potatoes, then place them in a bowl of water in the fridge for up to 3 days. Just remember to change the water daily.
Can you make this potato lattice recipe in the air fryer?
You sure can! Air fry the accordion potatoes at 375°F for 15 minutes or until they’re golden brown with crispy edges.
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- Deviled Eggs with Relish
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Accordion Potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash the potatoes under running water. Scrub them with a brush to get rid of any hidden dirt. Rinse again, then pat dry with a paper towel before peeling.
- Cut off the ends and sides of the peeled potatoes to create a rectangular shape. Cut the rectangles lengthwise, so you’ll end up with potato slices about 1 inch thick.
- Place the sliced potatoes in a bowl of cold water while you finish cutting the rest.
- Place a potato slice flat between a pair of skewers. Cut straight lines down the potato.
- Flip the potato over and cut diagonal lines across the whole slice, making sure you’re not slicing all the way through. Repeat with the remaining potato slices.
- Gently stretch the potato accordions out.
- Rinse the accordion potatoes in a bowl of water. Dry them with paper towels.
- Push a skewer through each accordion slice.
- Combine melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, pepper, paprika, and salt in a bowl. Using a brush, coat both sides of the potato accordions with the mixture.
- Arrange the accordion potato skewers in a single layer on the lined baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown and crispy on the edges, flipping halfway through.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Place the potatoes you’ve already cut in cold water! This will keep them from browning and reduce excess starch for the crispiest accordion potatoes.
- For the best-looking crosscut potatoes, make sure your lines are close together when scoring the slices. The potatoes should also be thick enough to pierce with a skewer without breaking.
- Soak your bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes to keep them from burning in the oven. You can also coat them with non-stick spray or wrap their ends in foil for extra protection from the heat.
Nutrition
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